On October 18, Emerging Leaders and more than 60 mentors traveled from the San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, DC for the final days of the #TechWomen17 program. The final four days of programming were devoted to wrap-up sessions and discussing ways in which the Emerging Leaders can continue to … [READ MORE...]
#TechWomen17 seed grant winners announced!
As Emerging Leaders prepare to depart San Francisco for Washington, DC on October 18, we are excited to announce the winners of the 2017 seed grant competition, which were awarded at the Community Celebration held Monday evening, October 16, at Twitter. Pitch Day On October 13, Emerging … [READ MORE...]
Week three in review: Volunteer Day
We have come to the end of another memorable week of #techwomen17! During week three of the program, Emerging Leaders spent more time working on mentorship projects at their host companies, had opportunities to engage with the local community and participated in the final meeting of the Action Plan … [READ MORE...]
Week two in review: Emerging Leaders begin mentorship at host companies
With Bootcamp Week behind us, Emerging Leaders started their professional mentorship at 32 different host companies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area last week. Learn more about our partner companies and nearly 300 mentors! Professional Mentorship On Monday, September 25, Emerging Leaders … [READ MORE...]
Week one in review: Welcome #TechWomen17 Emerging Leaders!
It has been an exciting week for the TechWomen community, as we welcomed #TechWomen17 Emerging Leaders to the San Francisco Bay Area! Meet some of these amazing women in the video below. After arriving on September 17, Emerging Leaders commenced an action-packed first week of programming, … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen seeks Bay Area mentors in STEM; apply by June 30
In 2011, TechWomen launched with 37 participants from six countries in the Middle East. In 2017, 100 emerging women leaders from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East will participate. Our community, including more than 500 women and men in the Bay Area, … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen, exchange programs provide path for citizen diplomacy
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist When most of us think of diplomacy, images of long tables with microphones at the UN or intense closed-door meetings may come to mind, but multifaceted exchange programs, such as TechWomen, provide a powerful path for citizen diplomacy. … [READ MORE...]
Day 3: Nearly 300 attend Silicon Valley Symposium in Bishkek
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist At the Silicon Valley Experts Symposium, nearly 300 people from the IT and business community had an opportunity to hear from and engage with the delegation. Information Technology State Committee Chairperson Sharshenbiyev B.N and U.S. … [READ MORE...]
Day 2: Fellows launch LeanIn Circle, Technovation Challenge in Kyrgyzstan
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan spoke with the delegation about Kyrgyzstan, including U.S.‐ Kyrgyzstan relations and women and girls in Kyrgyzstan – specifically with respect to women’s rights, human rights and social … [READ MORE...]
Day 1: TechWomen delegation convenes in Bishkek
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist, and Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate Salam! From Kyrgyzstan! In TechWomen's second and final delegation trip of the year, delegates are dedicating the week to events and meetings in the Central Asian country. Since 2015, TechWomen has been … [READ MORE...]
